Senators question devolved ministries’ ‘revival’ – Pakistan
• Senate committee says federal role in devolved subjects defies 18th Amendment; forms panel to examine violations• Cabinet division told to scrap proposed IT-related ministries ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution has expressed serious concerns over the re-establishment of federal ministries on subjects already devolved to the provinces under 18th Amendment and formed a […]
Pakistanis captured by Somali pirates victims of ‘ownership crisis’ – Pakistan
“I am the captain of the MT Honour 25, requesting immediate assistance for our vessel. Our condition is extremely critical. Several members of my crew have fallen seriously ill, suffering from diabetes and infections. They are no longer able to hold on,” said Indonesian Captain Ashari Samadikun through a recorded video message dated June 16, […]
ICC members dismiss prosecutor Khan, sources say
The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands. Established by the 1998 Rome Statute, it serves as a court of last resort, meaning it only steps in when national courts cannot or will not act. Photo: REUTERS/file THE HAGUE: Member states of the International Criminal Court voted on Friday to dismiss Karim Khan as […]
12 troops among 15 martyred in Tank terror attack
Sanitisation operation under way in area President, PM hail forces for foiling assault TERRORISM: Rescuers at the site of an attack on the Manji Khel police check post on the Tank–Dera Ismail Khan Road. PHOTO: EXPRESS DERA ISMAIL KHAN: At least 15 security personnel and a government official were martyred after terrorists belonging to the […]